UNSPSC 50584519: Non GMO red boston lettuce

The variety of Non GMO lettuce known as Non GMO red boston lettuce. This means that they are produced without the use of methods that genetically modify organisms by means that are not possible under natural conditions. Such methods include cell fusion, microencapsulation and macro-encapsulation, and recombinant DNA technology (including gene deletion, gene doubling, introducing a foreign gene, and changing the positions of genes when achieved by recombinant DNA technology).

Traditional methods of breeding, conjugation, fermentation, hybridization, in vitro fertilization, or tissue culture are considered to be non-GMO.

UNSPSC 50584519 Non GMO red boston lettuce is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh produce procurement for food-service operations at state and local institutions. State and local governments purchase fresh vegetables under this code primarily through school districts, county recreation and parks departments, healthcare organizations, and state procurement offices buying for institutional food-service programs. The scope of work includes provision and delivery of fresh produce meeting specified quality standards, food-safety compliance, and volume requirements. Recent solicitations show demand spanning routine operational needs at school lunch programs (where produce must meet USDA whole-grain and low-sodium dietary specifications), concession operations at parks and recreational facilities, and healthcare coalition food services. Vendors typically bear responsibility for maintaining delivery schedules, temperature control where applicable, stock rotation, and compliance with health and food-safety regulations. Contracts often run annual or multi-year terms with performance measured against freshness guarantees, delivery timeliness, and competitive pricing indexed to seasonal availability.

Recent opportunities span multiple states and issuing-body types. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB for food and non-food products including fresh vegetables for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program with bids due June 8, 2026, covering approximately 300 food items and emphasizing domestic sourcing, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026, for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a March 6, 2025, response deadline, which requires high-quality diverse food and beverage options across multiple venues and applies a 10-point local-vendor preference for Collier or Lee County permanent businesses. Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) solicited produce proposals for the 2026-2027 contract period with an August 21, 2026, deadline. The State of Georgia issued an IFB on May 15, 2026, for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. Activity clusters in Florida and Georgia, with school districts and county government agencies representing the primary recent buyer base.